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The Best Junk Removal Service for Richmond – Alameda Helps Prevent Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is certainly an unsightly and unsanitary problem that affects communities around the state of California. There is nothing worse than finding an abandoned refrigerator in a parking lot or dozens of black garbage bags “decorating” the end of a neighborhood cul-de-sac. The dumping of construction and demolition (C & D) debris is another serious issue affecting rural areas throughout Alameda County. Below, we explore some of the recent problems associated with illegal dumping in Alameda County and then explain why Junk King of Alameda is the best option for dealing with your junk in a legal and environmentally friendly manner.
Statistics on Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumps are obviously an ugly and disagreeable aspect of both urban, suburban, and rural landscapes. Besides being an obvious eyesore, illegal dumps can also negatively impact both human and environmental health. Illegal dumping can pollute the local air quality while also seeping into the soil and groundwater sources. In urban areas especially, illegal dumps can be a vector for disease by providing a breeding ground for mice, rats, and other undesirable animals. Furthermore, in places where illegal dumping occurs, property and land values tend to be negatively affected. A thriving neighborhood may find that property values decrease and real estate interest wanes due to illegal dumping in the region. For business owners, illegal dumps can also drive away customers and discourage economic development in a region.
Unfortunately, littering and larger scale illegal dumping continue to be a prevalent problem across the United States. According to 2016 data, at least 3 percent of all plastic waste generated in the United States was either littered or illegally dumped. Due to recent difficulties in recycling plastics, this percentage may only increase in coming years.
An Overview of Illegal Dumping in Alameda County
In the state of California, illegal dumping is also a growing problem. The city government of Oakland, CA, for example, states that illegal dumping in Oakland has increased 100 percent over the last five years, and in 2016 alone the Oakland Public Works crews cleaned up approximately 29,000 piles of illegal dumps!
In Richmond, California, over 4,100 tons of solid waste was dumped around the city in 2020. This waste, especially hazardous material such batteries, oil, paint, and antifreeze, electronic waste, and other potentially toxic substances cost taxpayers in the city thousands of dollars each year. According to the Richmond city government:
“If illegal dumping problems are not reported the problem often grows. Once a pile begins, it often encourages other people to pile on additional waste. The City of Richmond will fine any persons caught dumping illegally or littering can be fined up to $1,000.”
Despite local laws, ordinances, and the threat of fines, illegal dumping across Alameda County continues to grow, especially in some of the rural areas around the county. A recent Sierra Club report finds that:
“in a rural areas of Alameda County like Palomares Canyon (south of Castro Valley), residents have seen as many as 40 truckloads of construction debris or dirt dumped each day. There are 28 dumping sites known to the County. Residents have been impacted by noise, damage to the roads from the heavy trucks, and dust that coats homes. The dirt comes from construction sites, and its cleanliness is not certified.”
What Can You do to Stop Illegal Dumping in Richmond and the Rest of Alameda County?
To help stop the growth of illegal dumps across Alameda County, reporting illegal dumping practices is an easy and anonymous strategy. The city of Richmond offers a free smart phone app that you can find out how to download here. Individuals, homeowners, and business owners across the city can also call the Illegal Dumping Hot Line, (510) 965-4905, to report illegally dumped material in and around Richmond.
Another way to avoid illegal dumping is to ensure that you only hire the most reputable junk removal companies in the region for all of your trash and waste removal needs. Junk King of Alameda is the region´s top-rated junk removal company and can help you with almost all of your junk removal needs. We offer both residential and commercial junk removal services, and can help you deal with large and bulky items such as old refrigerators, couches, hot tubs, beds, and other pieces of furniture. We can help our clients deal with their construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and other similar types of waste in an environmentally friendly manner. As long as your junk is not classified as toxic waste, we can help you haul it away.
We are proud to be the leading junk removal company in Alameda County. Unlike other waste management companies that simply take the junk they pick up directly to the local landfill, we make every possible effort to help our clients reduce their waste footprint through keeping their junk out of the dump (both illegal and legal).
We are proud to say that at least 60 percent of the junk items that we collect at each job site are either recycled, reused, donated, or repurposed, rather than simply being dumped into landfills. We have developed a huge network of relationships with recycling facilities, thrift stores, donation centers and other businesses that specialize in finding ways to reuse or repurpose your junk items. When you hire Junk King of Alameda County, not only are you helping to stop the problem of illegal dumps, but you are also helping to reduce the pressure on the authorized dumps around our community.
We offer both residential and commercial junk pickup services to individuals and businesses in the Alameda area, including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Hercules, Newark, Oakland, Pinole, Richmond, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Pablo, and Sunol.
How to Contact Junk King of Alameda County?
We make every effort to guarantee that all of our customers enjoy the benefits that come with fair and transparent pricing. We understand the frustration that comes when an agreed-upon price is suddenly raised by 50 percent at the last minute, and we want to ensure that never happens when you work with Junk King of Alameda. To that end, we offer all of our customers four convenient ways to get a free estimate on any size junk removal service you many need.
For larger jobs, we offer an on-site pricing, which will allow us to give you an accurate and exact price estimate for the job. You can also call us at 1-888-888-JUNK to live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives. For smaller junk removal services, you can take a photo of the items you need removed and text us at 737-888-5865. We will text you back an estimate. Lastly, for a pricing estimate online, simply click the “Pricing” tab on our website, scroll to pricing estimator, enter your zip code, and choose estimate “By List Item” or “By Truckload.”
If you’re ready to reclaim your space and make a positive impact on the environment, you can schedule your next junk removal appointment with Junk King of Alameda County by calling 1-888-888-JUNK (5865) or booking online.
